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Thursday, August 2, 2012

Today's Lesson

I always usually carry a folding knife with me. I use it for everything from opening packages to cutting up a lunchtime apple. Today I received the package shown below. The envelope was wrapped in multiple layers of reinforced strapping tape. I wasn't going to be tearing this one open by hand. After registering my amazement at the packaging method, I reached for the knife that should be in my pocket, and it was not there. I somehow forgot to load it up this morning when I left for work.

This wasn't an emergency, but it made me think. You can't predict when you'll need a tool, be it your knife, a flashlight, or even a gun. It's easy to be complacent and head out unprepared for an emergency. In my case I didn't check that I had everything I usually carry before I left the house. The knife is something I use frequently, and this time when I needed it, my carelessness caught up and it wasn't there. I didn't even realize I didn't have it until I needed it. It certainly wasn't a crises that I couldn't get into the package right then. But it was a reminder. Be prepared. Carry your tools.

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Knives represent a large part of my "normal carry items". Typically I have no less than three on meat any given day. Just like checking to see the chambers are full, I check the knives too. Blades offer a great alternative to a handgun (providing you are trained well),,,in a crowded environment I won't have to worry about a stray bullet. In a typical CQC situation you will most likely meet me with a blade first. I have total confidence in my abilities with a blade.

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